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Why Trump’s criminal justice reform plan could represent a ‘breakthrough’

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Why Trump’s criminal justice reform plan could represent a ‘breakthrough’


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President Trump has announced a criminal justice reform plan that would enact major changes to the nation’s sentencing laws — and reduce prison terms for some inmates. NPR’s Carrie Johnson joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why the new bipartisan agreement is a ‘big deal’ and what its chances are for garnering Senate support. Plus, analysis of Matt Whitaker’s status as acting attorney general.

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